Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday, March 13, announced five 'Mahila Nyay' guarantees, including ₹1 lakh annually into the bank accounts of poor women and 50% reservation in government jobs if his party is voted to power in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Gandhi was addressing a women's rally in Maharashtra's Dhule district as part of his ongoing 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra'.
Gandhi also promised that the Central government's share in the budget for women working as ASHA, Anganwadi workers and those in mid-day meal schemes would be doubled.
He added that a nodal officer would be appointed to spread awareness among women about their rights and fight their cases.
The Savitribai Phule hostels will be set up for women in every district of the country, Gandhi said.
Before Gandhi's speech, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said in a video statement that the 'Mahalaxmi' guarantee envisages depositing ₹1 lakh directly in the bank accounts of poor women annually.
He said, "Aadhi Aabadi Pura Hakk," which means 50% quota for women in government jobs.
The Congress guarantees were "pathar ki lakeer" and not "jumla," Kharge said.
First Published: Mar 13, 2024 3:05 PM IST
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